Musalia, Wetang’ula strike back at Gov Natembeya for constantly attacking them
Musalia, Wetang'ula accuses Governor George Natembeya of disrespect for constantly them in political rallies
Musalia, Wetang’ula accuses Governor George Natembeya of disrespect for constantly them in political rallies.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula have criticized Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for constantly attacking them and claimed the first-term governor will destroy himself.
Speaking in Mumias East constituency at the funeral of Femina Khayisio, the mother of Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, the two cautioned Natembeya to tread carefully if he wished to build a career in politics.
Drawing from their combined political experience that spans over 60 years, the two said they deserved unmerited respect from new leaders, especially from Western Kenya where they enjoy a significant following.
“To those young men who got to politics the other day, if you see people with over 30 years in politics like Musalia and I, just honour them. The two of us have been in politics for 31 and 35 years respectively and that is enough for you to respect us if you see nothing else good in us,” said Wetang’ula.
In a subtle attack on Natembeya, he painted gloom on Natembeya’s political career.
“You will not go far by abusing others in public spaces like funerals…You will only get blessed abundantly if you respect yourself and respect others.”
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Gov Natembeya has in the recent past intensified his efforts to water down the influence of Mudavadi and Wetang’ula, whom he has characterized as political baggage for the Mulembe nation.
The two hit back at Natembeya and claimed he is a league below them in politics.
“You are in the village and still abusing Musalia and Wetang’ula. For all it takes, I will never be a governor. I did my role as an MP and I am done, for heaven’s sake don’t talk about Musalia but tell the people what you are going to do. Build them hospitals, schools, and all you wish. That will give you confidence in your people,” said Mudavadi.
Natembeya has gained notoriety for questioning the relevance of the two leaders’ long stay in office as younger and visionary leaders like Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto bypassed them to become president.
“The two senior leaders will attack Natembeya the person and not the issues of non-employment, poverty, disease, and equitable share or resource that I keep raising,” said Natembeya in a phone interview.
He maintained his push against what he describes as bad governance will continue.
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